Hormuz Strait blockade would slow Q2 economy

Potential market disruption from the Iran war could be as much as five times larger than prior oil shocks from 1973 through 1990, Dallas Fed economists said.

By Jim Tyson • March 24, 2026

FedEx Freight reports hits to volume, revenue

The segment endured shipment slumps in each month of its latest fiscal quarter, particularly in January.

By David Taube • March 23, 2026

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Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

By Trucking Dive staff

Manufacturers upbeat about outlook despite economic headwinds: NAM

Although companies face trade uncertainties and other challenges, their overall sentiment has improved from the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a recent National Association of Manufacturers survey.

By Jeffrey Kinney • March 23, 2026

PlusAI unveils ‘major advancement’ in autonomous driving software

Trucks equipped with the tech are already hauling commercial freight in Texas.

By Haley Cawthon • March 23, 2026

NMFTA targets rising freight fraud with online resource hub

The platform provides best practices, expert insights and tools to help combat the growing issue across the industry. 

By Haley Cawthon • March 20, 2026

Trucking in the midst of a ‘supply-based’ recovery: ATA’s Costello

Policy changes related to commercial driver licenses are contributing to tightening capacity and rising rates.

By Larry Avila • March 19, 2026

Universal Logistics’ revenues slide further, squeezing margins

Operating revenues fell 17.1% in Q4 compared to a year ago, but a bright spot emerged in dedicated services.

By David Taube • March 19, 2026

Kodiak AI launches second driverless route with Martin Brower

The added lane between Dallas and El Paso advances the company’s strategy to grow with its existing customers, according to CEO Don Burnette.

By Larry Avila • March 18, 2026

Up to $142M in economic benefits could come from being World Cup-adjacent, one city finds

Decatur, Georgia, could see as many as 10,000 visitors a day during the FIFA World Cup soccer events in nearby Atlanta, according to an economic impact report.

By Ryan Kushner • March 18, 2026

Daimler Truck sustains Class 8 market dominance despite weak demand in North America

The company sold 258,000 Class 8 units in 2025, a 16% year-over-year decrease.

By Haley Cawthon • March 18, 2026

Dalilah’s Law amendment seeks to make English proficiency a CDL requirement

The legislation is expected to go to a full House vote in the coming weeks. 

By Larry Avila • Updated March 18, 2026

Higher tender rejection rates a healthy sign for trucking industry

The metric surpassing 14% are “COVID-level type rejection rates,” said Werner Enterprises CEO, Derek Leathers, at an investors conference.

By David Taube • March 17, 2026

Multifamily starts jump in January

Overall housing starts for the month were 9.5% higher than a year earlier.

By Julie Strupp • March 17, 2026

IMC Logistics plans Toronto drayage operation

The facility will be the company’s first outside the U.S.

By Larry Avila • March 16, 2026

AI trailed DEI, immigration in 2025 compliance impact, employers say

The combination of regulatory and economic uncertainty prompted more than one-third of employers in a Littler survey to reduce headcount in the past year.

By Ryan Golden • March 16, 2026

Sparhawk Trucking files for bankruptcy

The Wisconsin-based firm seeks to reorganize and owes its bank over $10 million.

By David Taube • March 13, 2026

Man behind trucking business leveled by fraud must repay $51M

Sanjay Singh, who founded Royal Bengal Logistics, was sentenced to 23 years in prison after authorities said his Florida-based business ran a Ponzi scheme.

By David Taube • March 13, 2026

Massachusetts DOT to add 15 weigh-in-motion stations

The state is partnering with tech firm Quarterhill to install sensors, vehicle identification systems, and other roadside equipment along key highways. 

By Haley Cawthon • March 13, 2026

Data center construction helps flatbed trucking rates soar: DAT

“The spot market ... has been on fire for 18 months,” Principal Analyst Dean Croke said of the mode.

By David Taube • March 12, 2026

Kriska Transportation Group CEO named TCA board chairman

Mark Seymour is a former trucker whose “driver-focused perspective” will help shape the organization’s priorities, the association said.

By Larry Avila • March 12, 2026

How Jim Mullen’s Werner, FMCSA leadership will shape his TCA tenure

A friendship with the founder of Werner Enterprises launched a career in trucking two decades ago.

By Larry Avila • March 11, 2026

Some LTL tonnage improves, but carriers report mixed freight performance

“[W]e remain cautiously optimistic about the direction of the domestic economy,” Old Dominion Freight Line CEO and President Marty Freeman said.

By David Taube • Updated March 10, 2026

Fuel Transport expands fleet footprint in Toronto

The investment supports growing demand for cross-border services, according to the company. 

By Haley Cawthon • March 10, 2026

Old Dominion Freight Line completes new site in Washington

“This new state-of-the-art facility adds capacity to our LTL network,” the company said.

By David Taube • March 9, 2026

Trucking leaders see signs of supply rebalancing

Positive indicators include manufacturing improvements and tightening capacity, leaders noted during recent investor conferences.

By Larry Avila • March 9, 2026